Chicama

Chicama is a small town in Northern Peru near the Pan-American Highway. It is about 370 miles (600 kilometers) northwest of Lima, Peru's capital. This is also a historically significant region of Peru. Chicama would be largely unknown to the rest of the world if it didn't have the world's longest wave. This long surf breaks along a beautiful beach, all the way to the end of an old pier.

When it's firing, you can see waves for miles from the top of the cliff. If you aren't a surfer, the town doesn't have much else to offer. Surfers, on the other hand, may consider it paradise. The cold water will make you desire something, and you can’t complain about the waves or all the surf hotel options in the area.

On a good day, one can ride this wave for a length of around 3 kilometers or 1.9 miles. But remember that while the wave is in a remote location, it can get rather crowded when the conditions for surfing are the best.

If visiting here, consider taking an excursion to the ancient Pre-Inca ruins of Chan Chan. Chan Chan was at the center of an advanced and powerful kingdom long before the Incas appeared on the scene - it is the second biggest mud citadel in the world. Other nearby sites of interest include Huaca Del Brujo and Huacas of the Sun and The Moon.

Tripadvisor Rating: 4.5/5
Location: Ascope, La Libertad, Peru